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UAE begins new journey as Etihad Rail launches first passenger rail service

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

The UAE ushered in a new era in its transportation history on Tuesday as the country's first national passenger rail service officially entered operation, with Etihad Rail carrying its first fare-paying passengers on the inaugural scheduled journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.